The global hedge fund industry is expanding and growing faster than at any previous rate. To date, more than 16,000 hedge funds are running their business globally with an asset value of more than $3.6 trillion, according to Investopedia. The idea of virtualization and sharing computing resources across different systems and regions significantly lowers the capital cost and … [Read more...] about 5 Secrets of Cloud Testing for Hedge Funds
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Algorithmic Management: What is It (And What’s Next)?
The growth of the gig economy in recent years has revolutionised the way that millions of people work. Proponents argue that the gig economy gives people more flexibility and opportunities and lowers barriers of entry to the labour market, while detractors say that it erodes workplace regulations and standards while encouraging businesses to treat workers as increasingly … [Read more...] about Algorithmic Management: What is It (And What’s Next)?
DeFi Conference 2020
The DeFi Conference 2020 is a free 1-day online conference with two tracks and over 25 global speakers sharing their knowledge on Decentralized Finance or DeFi with topics covering financial inclusion, open finance, adoption and regulation. This event will connect entrepreneurs, liquidity providers, academics, investors, economists, regulators and others who are looking to … [Read more...] about DeFi Conference 2020
Big Data is Transforming the Financial Industry at its Core
Earlier this year, Investopedia published a very insightful article on the intersection of big data and the financial industry. Big data is changing every facet of the financial industry, from insurance actuary processes to the management of the stock market. The Progression of Big Data Technology in the Financial Industry The 21st has been the age of information technology. … [Read more...] about Big Data is Transforming the Financial Industry at its Core
Monetizing Data: How Much Is Your Company’s Data Worth?
Big data is becoming an increasingly important asset to businesses of all sizes. The growing ubiquity of digital technology in all business processes provides companies with the opportunity to collect a large volume of data ”but determining the value of the data your business collects or how to monetize it can be difficult. Successful data-driven organizations typically … [Read more...] about Monetizing Data: How Much Is Your Company’s Data Worth?